Tom Bowers,Africa,16" Bronze Monk Man Boy Wearing Hood/Hoodie/Robe,Flute(trayvon

Title says it all (or almost all!) (the last photo is NOT part of this product and is described further below). Etched 6/10 (limited edition of 10 pieces,1993, 16 inches tall). Weighs about 20 pounds. Dated 1993. Tom Bowers is a world-reknowned English-born artist now from the Seychelles (Africa). I bought this at an estate sale at a mansion. They told me they paid $2300 for the piece while on vacation in 1993 dollars. When I googled Tom ("tom bowers sculptures seychelles"), over 28,000 hits came back. From Wiki: The Republic of Seychelles is a 115-island country spanning an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, some 932 miles east of mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar. Seychelles, with an estimated population of 86,525, has the smallest population of any African state. Seychelles is a member of the African Union. My research on the artist: Tom specialises in bronze sculpture, from small pieces to large, spectacular ones – with a particularly good variety of female torsos, figures depicting local life. Many of his art works are on display in private collections worldwide. He is sought after by the world traveling well-to-do. His sculptures range in price up to Euro 20,000. (there is a 5 star Four Seasons Hotel in Seychelles, which indicates this is a destination for the rich and famous). This article in UKs respected Telegraph newspaper mentions Tom Bowers (last paragraph): telegraph.co.uk/travel/sunandsea/723701/The-Seychelles-Mini-marvel-that-is-Mahe.html Here is information regarding the last photo of a Tom Bowers sculpture on public display by the Seychelles Heritage Society: facebook.com/pages/National-Heritage-Research-Section-of-Seychelles/176994485650181 MONIMAN TRIYANG (TRIANGULAR MONUMENT): A metal sculpture by Tom Bowers representing 3 prominent traditional Seychellois musicians; Olive Niole aka ‘Bwa Ver’ (1903-1994), Jacob Marie aka ‘Ton pa’ (1904-1994) and Marius Camille aka ‘Ton Boboy’ 1898-1981. I also found his work at product at a Capetown South Africa product house. (trayvon is in title simply due to the sculptures theme and uncanny resemblence to current events) stored in box *260* Multiple purchases get reduced combined shipping. I changed the shipping charge on all my listings to the fairest rate possible, using the US Postal Services (USPS) rate chart, based on your ZIP Code or Country, as provided by products built-in postal rate system.Multiple item wins will receive a combined discounted shipping charge, assuming all items fit into a single box. Thank you for your buy, and good luck. International First Class Postage is less expensive than Priority Service, but First Class has a maximum weight of 4 pounds and some size restrictions too. If I am forced to use Priority Service, I will inform you of any increase in shipping costs for you to pay. Thank youTake care and happy looking! Powered by product . List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.On Jul-20-13 at 14:24:09 PDT, seller added the following information: